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St. Charles to request recovery funds to rebuild Frontier Park Bridge
City engineers gear up to submit a request to the Federal Emergency Management Agency to pay for the reconstruction of the Frontier Park Pedestrian Bridge after it was destroyed in the late July floods.
Officer beaten during escape attempt at St. Louis Juvenile Detention Center
Authorities have confirmed to FOX 2 News that a staff member was severely beaten during an attempted mass escape at the St. Louis Juvenile Detention Center on Sunday night.
Hazelwood citizens continue battle to recall fire district directors
Hazelwood citizens are trying to unseat the three board members of the Robertson Fire Protection District Board of Directors.
Police investigating deadly shooting at south St. Louis County apartment complex
St. Louis County Police detectives are investigating a deadly shooting Monday at an apartment complex in south county.
KAI Promotes Charles Keefer to Principal – Architecture & Engineering Operations
KAI Design is pleased to announce the promotion of Charles Keefer, AIA, NCARB, to Principal – Architecture & Engineering Operations. In his new role, Keefer will assume responsibility for KAI’s day-to-day design and engineering operations and lead both departments’ vision, project-guidance and standards. KAI hired Keefer in October 2021 as a Senior Project Manager. “Charles […]
Webster Groves banned my favorite paragraph
Webster Groves banned my favorite paragraph
JW
Tue, 09/27/2022 - 02:51
Dwayne's only companion at night was a Labrador retriever named Sparky. Sparky could not wag his tail because of an automobile accident many years ago, so he had no way of telling other dogs how friendly he was. He had to fight all the time. His ears were in tatters. He was lumpy with scars.
Breakfast of Champions - Kurt Vonnegut Jr.
Tags Vonnegut SparkyAppeals Court Bizarrely Redacts Qualified Immunity Decision To Hide How Compliant The Plaintiff Was
This is truly strange. The DC Circuit Court of Appeals somehow decided it was a good idea to redact its decision finding (partially) in favor of a person whose rights were violated by DC Metro police officers. What could have been a straightforward recognition that cops exceeded their boundaries was, at least temporarily, presented misleadingly, […]
Saw a black Jeep with this tire cover (artist rendition..) going down 270S with me this afternoon. I love you black jeep guy <3
Woman dead, another injured after shooting in south St. Louis County
Police say the double shooting happened in the 5100 block of Gulf Ridge Lane.
The student loan program will cost . . .
Which of these headlines seems more informative to you? The top one just gives you a number with no context. Is it a big number? A small one? Is it for one year? How does it compare to the rest of the budget? The other two headlines give you context: the loan program will amount ...continue reading "The student loan program will cost . . ."
Missouri House barely passes agriculture tax credits legislation
Lawmakers are starting week two of a special session, but what should have been an easy part to accomplish is actually causing some heartburn among members.
Health Update
I've been off my chemo regimen for the past six weeks, but it doesn't seem to have done me any harm: The last time I was tested was four weeks ago. Since then, I've gone from 0.76 to 0.79. That's nothing. And in this case, no news is good news. Now that I'm back on ...continue reading "Health Update"
Jeff Roorda out as manager of St. Louis police union
How Missouri is celebrating Clean Energy Week
MISSOURI — "Our decision was, is that we wanted to have some renewable energy," said Chuck Doyle, Solar Owner. That was the dream eight years ago when Dr. Chuck Doyle decided to invest in sun power. "When we had the opportunity to get solar panels, we took it it takes care of our demand every [...]
Time running out to claim Missouri gas tax refund
Sept. 30 is the deadline for drivers who bought gas in Missouri, and kept receipts, to file for a $0.025 cent refund on every gallon bought.
Jeff Roorda out as manager of St. Louis police union
Jeff Roorda, the St. Louis police union's often controversial business manager, on Monday announced his exit from the organization.
Schnucks to acquire 2 Fricks Market locations in Franklin County
"Super Attitude" Pays For 'Birds Maddie Gordon, She Is An Altonized Community Federal Credit Union Female Athlete Of The Month
PIASA - The future looks bright for Southwestern High School female cross country standout Maddie Gordon. Gordon recently posted her best time of 24:16 for 3 miles and will soon snap the 24-minute mark, Southwestern's head girls cross country coach Gary Bowker said. Maddie Gordon is an Altonized Community Federal Credit Union Female Athlete of the Month for Southwestern High School. The Southwestern freshman is a multi-sport athlete and is also a junior varsity volleyball player. Coach Bowker said right now she is splitting her time between the two sports. “One night last week, I had to have practice from 7 to 8:30 p.m. under the lights,” the coach added. “She played a JV volleyball game and then met us at practice and did the 5K time trial in the dark. She is incredible and overall is just a great person." Coach Bowker added that if volleyball causes Maddie to miss a practice, she does the workout on her own after volleyball, but never misses a workout. The coach